Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
One of Asheville’s newest food trucks is coming to Down Dog! Hashi Hana will be joining us every Tuesday from 5-8. The rotating menu includes: scratch-made soba noodles, Okonomiyaki Mochi waffles, and tofu skewers.
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Age 4-7 (RED) Beginners meet Mondays, Thursdays 5:15-6:00pm and/or Saturdays 12:15-1:00pm
Age 7-10 (ORANGE) Beginners meet Mon 6-7pm, Wed 5-6pm, and/or Sat 1-2pm
Age 9-15 (GREEN) Beginners meet Tuesdays 5-6pm, Thurs 6-7pm and/or Sat 2-3pm
Age 9-15 (YELLOW) Intermediates meet Tuesdays 6-7pm and/or Saturdays 2-3pm
· Classes for all ages and ability! Open to the public. Call for advanced and tournament/elite class session times. All classes taught by certified tennis professionals
Registration is now open for the next session of youth tennis classes starting January 10th at
Hendersonville Racquet Club. Kids are put in groups based on age and ability with seven levels
available. The session is six weeks long and is $79 for members or $99 for non-members for one class a
week plus a play day at the end of the session. Two days a week (12 sessions) is $129/169.
“Our youth tennis program has something for any child who wants to play. From beginner to high
performance player, we put them into situations where they will be challenged and can succeed while
having a fun time doing it.” stated HRC Junior Tennis Academy Tennis Pro Jackson Hoffman.
The format for this session is having classes once or twice for six weeks. Each level of class is offered
during the weekday and again on Saturday afternoon. Then the session concludes with a fun “Play Day”
where they can get match experience. All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be
held on HRC’s arena courts
New year, new adventures! Buncombe County Public Libraries’ 2022 Winter Reading Challenge encourages young readers to explore diversity, empathy, and action through reading.
This year, we are exploring what animals do during the winter months with two distinct challenges for children and teens. Children will complete fun activities while learning fascinating facts about local Western North Carolina animals. Teens will navigate winter reading quests and take home a collectible postcard. Both challenges will encourage youth to enjoy the winter season together in a screen-free, socially distanced way. These free activity sheets are designed with kids and teens in mind, but everyone is invited to participate.
Beginning Jan. 4, pick up a Winter Reading Activity Sheet from any Buncombe County Public Library. Warm up your winter with our reading challenge, and we’ll see you at the library.
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 2:45-6pm
K-6th graders.
Does your child enjoy having fun and making new friends? Offering
arts, crafts, special events, homework assistance and more!
Families currently enrolled in the school system’s reduced or free
meal program, please contact your recreation center for discount
fee information.
Locations: Burton, Grant, Montford, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
Montford Pre-Teen Afterschool Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
5th-6th graders.
New program designed to meet the needs of your pre-teen.
Providing time dedicated to school assignments, life skills, arts,
communication, leadership, fitness, nutrition, and loads of fun.
Location: Montford
Teen Leadership Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
6th-9th graders.
Looking for a cool and enriching alternative for your Teen to attend
this school year? We offer creative activities, diverse projects,
field trips, and more.
Locations: Grant, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
January through April
Actors portray characters from Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Story “Three Boys with Jugs of Molasses and Secret Ambitions.”
NPS Photo
Educators in grades 3-12 are invited to submit original poems written by their students in February. The poems will be judged and winners announced in April. Find the 2022 Poetry Contest Information and submission guidelines here. The theme “Ambition” is from one of Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, to celebrate it’s 100th year of being published. “An ambition…creeps in your heart night and day, singing a little song, ‘Come and find me, come and find me.”
Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry, and is open to students nationwide!
Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be postmarked by March 1, 2022. See below for submission rules.
Winners will be notified by April 8, 2022, and will be invited to participate in a special virtual program on April 22.
2022 Contest Rules
Theme – “Ambition”
Carl Sandburg wrote millions of words reflecting on the American experience of the 20th century. Though his words often focused on war, labor, and social injustice, as a father of three, he also wrote imaginative, zany, and fantastical children’s stories, called “Rootabaga Stories.” Carl Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories” were first published in 1922 and celebrate 100 years of entertaining readers of all ages this year. The theme “Ambition” is from one of these stories. “An ambition…creeps in your heart night and day, singing a little song, ‘Come and find me, come and find me.” Read the story here.
Poems submitted for the 2022 contest should reflect the theme of “Ambition.” By definition, a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Or setting goals to achieve success.
Submission Rules
- Poetry accepted from 3-12th grades only. Poems will be grouped for judging by 3-5th, 6-8th, and 9-12th.
- Poems must be submitted by a teacher (traditional classroom or homeschool teacher).
- No more than three poems per class. Teachers with multiple classes, can submit up to three poems per class period.
- Poem will be judged on its ability to communicate the theme.
- Poem can be written in any style, but must not exceed one-page in length. No illustrations.
- Poems must be typed, no handwritten entries, using standard computer fonts, like Times, Arial, etc…
- Do not place any identifying information (name, school, grade, etc…) on poem sheet, that will go on the accompanying submission form.
- Submission form must be complete to be accepted:
- Paperclipped to poem, no staples
- Must be signed by parent, student and teacher
- Submissions must be postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed to [email protected], by March 1, 2022. Emailed submissions must be docs, .pdfs or scans. Low resolution pictures of the submission will not be accepted.
Judging
Judges from the literary community will make the decision for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place within each grade category (3-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th).
Poetry Partners
The 2022 Poetry Contest is a result of tremendous community support including the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, and literary volunteers who serve as judges. Thank you.
Poetry Resources
You may also find curriculum resources to use in the classroom at the park’s website: www.nps.gov/carl/learn/education/index.htm.
Send Submissions to:
Carl Sandburg Home NHS
Attn: Poetry Contest
81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
Fax 828-693-4179
Email: [email protected]
Get Started
Dance can be life-changing. We want to show you how. Come try two weeks of classes for just $29.99
Fall/Winter Schedule 2021/2022
Additional Information
ATTD New Fall 2021-2022 Class Schedule – August 22, 2021- May 27, 2022
*Note that ages serve only as a guideline. Below represents our Curriculum based ballet programs. Look for additional class offerings of Int/Adv Tap, Jazz & Hip- Hop TBA. Combo I – Elementary II placement is based on age. Level 1 and above are skill based placement. All schedules are subject to change.
Combo I : Pre- Ballet/Pre- Tap Curriculum (Age 3-4 )
Monday 4:00-5:00
OR
Wednesday 5:00-6:00
OR
Saturday 9:45-10:45
OR
Saturday11:00-12:00
Combo II : Ballet/Tap Curriculum Age (5-6)
Monday 4:00-5:00
OR
Wednesday 5:00-6:00
OR
Saturday 9:45-10:45
OR
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Elementary I : Introduction to Classical Technique w/Tap & Jazz (Age 6-7)
Monday 5:00-5:45 Ballet: Section A
5:45-6:30 Tap & Jazz : Section A
Wednesday 5:00-5:45 Ballet: Section B
5:45-6:30 Tap & Jazz : Section B
Elementary II: Introduction to Classical Technique w/ Tap, Jazz & Repertoire(Age 7-8)
Monday 5:00-5:45 Ballet:
5:45-6:30 Tap / Jazz
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
6:15-7:00 Repertoire
Boys Class:
Wednesday 6:00-6:45 w/Mr. Merz Elementary I- Level II
Level I : Classical Ballet Technique, with Repertoire and one enrichment class (Age 8-10 placement required)
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
6:15-7:00 Repertoire
Level II : Classical Ballet Technique, w/ Repertoire and 2 enrichment classes (Age 9-11 placement required)
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
Friday 4:00-5:30 Ballet Technique
5:30-6:30 Repertoire
Level III : Classical Ballet Technique w/Repertoire, pre-pointe, conditioning, specialty classes (Age 10-12 placement required)
Monday 5:00-6:30 Ballet Technique
6:30-7:15 Pre- Pointe/Variations
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Friday 4:30-5:30 Ballet Technique
5:30-6:15 Repertoire
Level IV/V : Classical Ballet Technique w/ Repertoire, pointe, conditioning, specialty classes ( Placement required)
Monday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Repertoire
Tuesday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Modern
Wednesday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Pointe/Conditioning
Thursday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-6:45 Pointe
*Saturday 11:00-12:15 Warm-up Technique **ONLY WHEN CALLED**
12:30-2pm Rehearsal **ONLY WHEN CALLED**
PreProfessional Day Program : Vocational Ballet Training ( Age 14- audition required)
Monday: 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe-Conditioning/Pointe
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique barre en pointe
Tuesday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique center en pointe
3:30-4:30 Modern
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique barre en pointe
Wednesday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe/Repertoire
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique
Thursday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe Variations
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique
Friday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pas de Deux
*Saturday 11:00-12:15 Warm-up Technique
12:30-2pm Rehearsal
Age 4-7 (RED) Beginners meet Mondays, Thursdays 5:15-6:00pm and/or Saturdays 12:15-1:00pm
Age 7-10 (ORANGE) Beginners meet Mon 6-7pm, Wed 5-6pm, and/or Sat 1-2pm
Age 9-15 (GREEN) Beginners meet Tuesdays 5-6pm, Thurs 6-7pm and/or Sat 2-3pm
Age 9-15 (YELLOW) Intermediates meet Tuesdays 6-7pm and/or Saturdays 2-3pm
· Classes for all ages and ability! Open to the public. Call for advanced and tournament/elite class session times. All classes taught by certified tennis professionals
Registration is now open for the next session of youth tennis classes starting January 10th at
Hendersonville Racquet Club. Kids are put in groups based on age and ability with seven levels
available. The session is six weeks long and is $79 for members or $99 for non-members for one class a
week plus a play day at the end of the session. Two days a week (12 sessions) is $129/169.
“Our youth tennis program has something for any child who wants to play. From beginner to high
performance player, we put them into situations where they will be challenged and can succeed while
having a fun time doing it.” stated HRC Junior Tennis Academy Tennis Pro Jackson Hoffman.
The format for this session is having classes once or twice for six weeks. Each level of class is offered
during the weekday and again on Saturday afternoon. Then the session concludes with a fun “Play Day”
where they can get match experience. All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be
held on HRC’s arena courts
New year, new adventures! Buncombe County Public Libraries’ 2022 Winter Reading Challenge encourages young readers to explore diversity, empathy, and action through reading.
This year, we are exploring what animals do during the winter months with two distinct challenges for children and teens. Children will complete fun activities while learning fascinating facts about local Western North Carolina animals. Teens will navigate winter reading quests and take home a collectible postcard. Both challenges will encourage youth to enjoy the winter season together in a screen-free, socially distanced way. These free activity sheets are designed with kids and teens in mind, but everyone is invited to participate.
Beginning Jan. 4, pick up a Winter Reading Activity Sheet from any Buncombe County Public Library. Warm up your winter with our reading challenge, and we’ll see you at the library.
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 2:45-6pm
K-6th graders.
Does your child enjoy having fun and making new friends? Offering
arts, crafts, special events, homework assistance and more!
Families currently enrolled in the school system’s reduced or free
meal program, please contact your recreation center for discount
fee information.
Locations: Burton, Grant, Montford, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
Montford Pre-Teen Afterschool Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
5th-6th graders.
New program designed to meet the needs of your pre-teen.
Providing time dedicated to school assignments, life skills, arts,
communication, leadership, fitness, nutrition, and loads of fun.
Location: Montford
Teen Leadership Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
6th-9th graders.
Looking for a cool and enriching alternative for your Teen to attend
this school year? We offer creative activities, diverse projects,
field trips, and more.
Locations: Grant, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
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The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 4:30-5:30 PM. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations. While you’re in the lot, stop in to get a library card if you don’t have one, pick up a cookbook or two to experiment with your bundle of groceries, or grab a DVD to watch while snacking. Distributions are FREE and all community members are welcome. |
Southern rock meets jam band meets Americana with The Late Shifters, a necessity-born, passion-driven, local band, playing back holler, Asheville rock.
The Late Shifters have found a way to express their love for the Appalachian region and its rich environment and culture through amplified and electric sound. They are motivated and influenced by bands such as the Drive by Truckers, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Grateful Dead, as well as songwriters like Jason Isbell and John Prine. These guys can put a stylistic spin on a classic rock cover and also entertain with one of their many, crowd-pleasing originals.
Recently, the band has been focusing their energy into the development and production of more original songs and into fine-tuning their unique, yet familiar sound. They have drawn enthusiastic crowds at venues around town and are excited for a time when enjoying live music can once again be a regular part of life. With studio recordings in the works, these five, hardworking, hard-playing family men have brought together their individual talents from both southern corners of Buncombe County. The Late Shifters have been playing around the corner and around the campfire for years, and chances are, you probably know at least one of them. Bring your families and boogie shoes for a soul-warming, bootie shaking, rocking good time.
January through April
Actors portray characters from Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Story “Three Boys with Jugs of Molasses and Secret Ambitions.”
NPS Photo
Educators in grades 3-12 are invited to submit original poems written by their students in February. The poems will be judged and winners announced in April. Find the 2022 Poetry Contest Information and submission guidelines here. The theme “Ambition” is from one of Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, to celebrate it’s 100th year of being published. “An ambition…creeps in your heart night and day, singing a little song, ‘Come and find me, come and find me.”
Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry, and is open to students nationwide!
Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be postmarked by March 1, 2022. See below for submission rules.
Winners will be notified by April 8, 2022, and will be invited to participate in a special virtual program on April 22.
2022 Contest Rules
Theme – “Ambition”
Carl Sandburg wrote millions of words reflecting on the American experience of the 20th century. Though his words often focused on war, labor, and social injustice, as a father of three, he also wrote imaginative, zany, and fantastical children’s stories, called “Rootabaga Stories.” Carl Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories” were first published in 1922 and celebrate 100 years of entertaining readers of all ages this year. The theme “Ambition” is from one of these stories. “An ambition…creeps in your heart night and day, singing a little song, ‘Come and find me, come and find me.” Read the story here.
Poems submitted for the 2022 contest should reflect the theme of “Ambition.” By definition, a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Or setting goals to achieve success.
Submission Rules
- Poetry accepted from 3-12th grades only. Poems will be grouped for judging by 3-5th, 6-8th, and 9-12th.
- Poems must be submitted by a teacher (traditional classroom or homeschool teacher).
- No more than three poems per class. Teachers with multiple classes, can submit up to three poems per class period.
- Poem will be judged on its ability to communicate the theme.
- Poem can be written in any style, but must not exceed one-page in length. No illustrations.
- Poems must be typed, no handwritten entries, using standard computer fonts, like Times, Arial, etc…
- Do not place any identifying information (name, school, grade, etc…) on poem sheet, that will go on the accompanying submission form.
- Submission form must be complete to be accepted:
- Paperclipped to poem, no staples
- Must be signed by parent, student and teacher
- Submissions must be postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed to [email protected], by March 1, 2022. Emailed submissions must be docs, .pdfs or scans. Low resolution pictures of the submission will not be accepted.
Judging
Judges from the literary community will make the decision for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place within each grade category (3-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th).
Poetry Partners
The 2022 Poetry Contest is a result of tremendous community support including the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, and literary volunteers who serve as judges. Thank you.
Poetry Resources
You may also find curriculum resources to use in the classroom at the park’s website: www.nps.gov/carl/learn/education/index.htm.
Send Submissions to:
Carl Sandburg Home NHS
Attn: Poetry Contest
81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
Fax 828-693-4179
Email: [email protected]
Get Started
Dance can be life-changing. We want to show you how. Come try two weeks of classes for just $29.99
Fall/Winter Schedule 2021/2022
Additional Information
ATTD New Fall 2021-2022 Class Schedule – August 22, 2021- May 27, 2022
*Note that ages serve only as a guideline. Below represents our Curriculum based ballet programs. Look for additional class offerings of Int/Adv Tap, Jazz & Hip- Hop TBA. Combo I – Elementary II placement is based on age. Level 1 and above are skill based placement. All schedules are subject to change.
Combo I : Pre- Ballet/Pre- Tap Curriculum (Age 3-4 )
Monday 4:00-5:00
OR
Wednesday 5:00-6:00
OR
Saturday 9:45-10:45
OR
Saturday11:00-12:00
Combo II : Ballet/Tap Curriculum Age (5-6)
Monday 4:00-5:00
OR
Wednesday 5:00-6:00
OR
Saturday 9:45-10:45
OR
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Elementary I : Introduction to Classical Technique w/Tap & Jazz (Age 6-7)
Monday 5:00-5:45 Ballet: Section A
5:45-6:30 Tap & Jazz : Section A
Wednesday 5:00-5:45 Ballet: Section B
5:45-6:30 Tap & Jazz : Section B
Elementary II: Introduction to Classical Technique w/ Tap, Jazz & Repertoire(Age 7-8)
Monday 5:00-5:45 Ballet:
5:45-6:30 Tap / Jazz
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
6:15-7:00 Repertoire
Boys Class:
Wednesday 6:00-6:45 w/Mr. Merz Elementary I- Level II
Level I : Classical Ballet Technique, with Repertoire and one enrichment class (Age 8-10 placement required)
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
6:15-7:00 Repertoire
Level II : Classical Ballet Technique, w/ Repertoire and 2 enrichment classes (Age 9-11 placement required)
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Thursday 5:00-6:15 Ballet
Friday 4:00-5:30 Ballet Technique
5:30-6:30 Repertoire
Level III : Classical Ballet Technique w/Repertoire, pre-pointe, conditioning, specialty classes (Age 10-12 placement required)
Monday 5:00-6:30 Ballet Technique
6:30-7:15 Pre- Pointe/Variations
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Conditioning w/ Jazz Contemporary
5:30-6:30 Ballet Technique
Friday 4:30-5:30 Ballet Technique
5:30-6:15 Repertoire
Level IV/V : Classical Ballet Technique w/ Repertoire, pointe, conditioning, specialty classes ( Placement required)
Monday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Repertoire
Tuesday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Modern
Wednesday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-7:00 Pointe/Conditioning
Thursday 4:30-6:00 Ballet Technique
6:00-6:45 Pointe
*Saturday 11:00-12:15 Warm-up Technique **ONLY WHEN CALLED**
12:30-2pm Rehearsal **ONLY WHEN CALLED**
PreProfessional Day Program : Vocational Ballet Training ( Age 14- audition required)
Monday: 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe-Conditioning/Pointe
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique barre en pointe
Tuesday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique center en pointe
3:30-4:30 Modern
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique barre en pointe
Wednesday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe/Repertoire
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique
Thursday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pointe Variations
4:30-6:00 2nd Technique
Friday 2:00-3:30 Ballet Technique
3:30-4:30 Pas de Deux
*Saturday 11:00-12:15 Warm-up Technique
12:30-2pm Rehearsal
Age 4-7 (RED) Beginners meet Mondays, Thursdays 5:15-6:00pm and/or Saturdays 12:15-1:00pm
Age 7-10 (ORANGE) Beginners meet Mon 6-7pm, Wed 5-6pm, and/or Sat 1-2pm
Age 9-15 (GREEN) Beginners meet Tuesdays 5-6pm, Thurs 6-7pm and/or Sat 2-3pm
Age 9-15 (YELLOW) Intermediates meet Tuesdays 6-7pm and/or Saturdays 2-3pm
· Classes for all ages and ability! Open to the public. Call for advanced and tournament/elite class session times. All classes taught by certified tennis professionals
Registration is now open for the next session of youth tennis classes starting January 10th at
Hendersonville Racquet Club. Kids are put in groups based on age and ability with seven levels
available. The session is six weeks long and is $79 for members or $99 for non-members for one class a
week plus a play day at the end of the session. Two days a week (12 sessions) is $129/169.
“Our youth tennis program has something for any child who wants to play. From beginner to high
performance player, we put them into situations where they will be challenged and can succeed while
having a fun time doing it.” stated HRC Junior Tennis Academy Tennis Pro Jackson Hoffman.
The format for this session is having classes once or twice for six weeks. Each level of class is offered
during the weekday and again on Saturday afternoon. Then the session concludes with a fun “Play Day”
where they can get match experience. All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be
held on HRC’s arena courts
The tastiest ticket in town returns with BOGO (buy-one-get-one) deals from 50 independently owned restaurants in Buncombe County.
The 2022 AIR Passport is the perfect way to visit an old favorite with a friend or dine and discover new restaurants in our area’s vibrant independent eateries. All proceeds from the AIR Passport go to benefit the ongoing efforts of AIR to keep Asheville’s food scene eclectic and authentic.
Limited supply available and they go fast!
New year, new adventures! Buncombe County Public Libraries’ 2022 Winter Reading Challenge encourages young readers to explore diversity, empathy, and action through reading.
This year, we are exploring what animals do during the winter months with two distinct challenges for children and teens. Children will complete fun activities while learning fascinating facts about local Western North Carolina animals. Teens will navigate winter reading quests and take home a collectible postcard. Both challenges will encourage youth to enjoy the winter season together in a screen-free, socially distanced way. These free activity sheets are designed with kids and teens in mind, but everyone is invited to participate.
Beginning Jan. 4, pick up a Winter Reading Activity Sheet from any Buncombe County Public Library. Warm up your winter with our reading challenge, and we’ll see you at the library.
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 2:45-6pm
K-6th graders.
Does your child enjoy having fun and making new friends? Offering
arts, crafts, special events, homework assistance and more!
Families currently enrolled in the school system’s reduced or free
meal program, please contact your recreation center for discount
fee information.
Locations: Burton, Grant, Montford, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
Montford Pre-Teen Afterschool Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
5th-6th graders.
New program designed to meet the needs of your pre-teen.
Providing time dedicated to school assignments, life skills, arts,
communication, leadership, fitness, nutrition, and loads of fun.
Location: Montford
Teen Leadership Program
Pre-registration required. FREE for the 2021-2022 school year
August 23, 2021-June 3, 2022 | Monday-Friday | 3:30-6pm
6th-9th graders.
Looking for a cool and enriching alternative for your Teen to attend
this school year? We offer creative activities, diverse projects,
field trips, and more.
Locations: Grant, Shiloh, Stephens-Lee
Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.
Preregistration Is Required!
Life Like Water is the creation of David Matters and is a musical response to a life in transition. From his early days of living in a van and playing punk rock music, to hitchhiking across the country with a banjo strapped on his back, to his current attempt at wedding his family life with the unsteady path of a folk musician, David continues to use his own transience as a source of inspiration for his songwriting. Together, with his bandmates Megan Drollinger and Charles Furtado, Life Like Water has developed a sound that straddles the edges of contemporary folk and traditional music from around the world. With a focus on trance-inducing, finger-style guitar, elegant vocal harmonies, and melodies that contain flavors of Africa and the Middle East, the music of this eclectic trio possesses a dark edge with a wonderfully uplifting finish.
Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and Internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.
PARI is typically cooler than surrounding areas so make sure you dress appropriately for outdoor viewing.